NexGen Contracting Frequently Asked Questions

It can be challenging to know if you're working with a good residential roofing company in Rockford, IL. Good roofing contractors are:

• Experienced
• Licensed in your area
• Insured
• Bonded (which means that a bonding company has money available to a consumer in case they need to file a claim against that company)
• Willing to provide references
• Willing to write an estimate

As a residential roofing company Rockford, IL homeowners rely on, we offer a wide variety of roofing materials. The following materials are the most popular on the market today.

1. Asphalt Shingles

Easily the most popular roofing material, asphalt shingles consist of small, uniformly sized shingles that feature a top layer of asphalt embedded in several layers of adhesive and felt. Newer versions of asphalt shingles may replace the felt base with fiberglass sheets. Affordable, immune to water damage, and fairly low maintenance, asphalt shingles are considered a good jack of all trades.

2. Metal

Metal roofs may not be the current favorite in North America, but they’re quite popular among homeowners living in the warmer regions of the globe. Metal’s main appeal is its ability to reflect and shed a large amount of heat faster than any other roofing material. Metal roofing is usually installed in the form of large panels, and basic roof repair for metal roofs usually involves patching holes with waterproof sealant instead of replacing entire panels. Practical and unbelievably tough, metal roofs are gaining more popularity these days.

3. Clay

Clay tiles have been used as a roofing material for centuries around the world. Although clay tiles cost more than metal or asphalt shingle roofing, they boast better wind resistance and are practically immune to moisture damage. Although traditional clay tiles are made of dried clay, modern tile roofs also frequently feature concrete as a substitute.

4. Slate

Another classic roofing material, slate tiles used for roofing are hewn from shale, a type of hard volcanic rock. Slate is known for its neutral or dark color and enhanced durability – a slate roof can be expected to last for more than a hundred years with good maintenance!

We can tell you all about these materials and more, and how you should maintain them to make your residential roof replacement last longer. Call us today to learn more!

No roof lasts forever, and since, according to Zippia, around 59% of homes in the United States were built before 1980, many homeowners experience roof leaks. As a residential roofing company Rockford, IL homeowners trust, we repair roof leaks of all kinds, and we've seen leaks caused by the following issues.

The most common way that a roof gets damaged is by a hail storm or high winds. Hail can weaken your roof and cause subsequent water entry. High winds cause flying debris or falling tree limbs to hit your roof. Shingle loss is also common during our notorious high winds. If not repaired, these events can cause significant damage to the interior of your home in the way of wood rot, mold, and bubbling in your drywall and ceiling caused by moisture.

Other common causes of leaks are flashing that has pulled away from the home, vents that have been damaged, silicone caulking that dries out over time (usually silicone lasts 3-5 years), and damage to chimney caps and the flashing around the chimney.

Hail damage is very small and can be impossible to see from your yard. You may indeed not have damage that requires a repair or replacement, but because of the significant damage it can cause to your home, it is good to have a professional come by and assess your roof after a hail storm or high winds. If you have any concerns about your home's roof, give our residential roofing company in Rockford, IL a call today.

Paying a homeowner’s insurance deductible is illegal as of September 2019. It comes with a Class B Misdemeanor for both the homeowner and the contractor (whether the homeowner was ignorant of the contractor’s actions or not). It can also come with 180 days in jail and a fine of $2,000 for both the homeowner and the contractor. So, no, as a reputable residential roofing company Rockford, IL residents depend on, we do not cover deductibles! Anyone who selfishly misleads you is putting you at risk. We want to protect our customers, not subject them to any unnecessary risks.

Yes, hiring a roofing contractor without workman’s compensation insurance is extremely risky. If an installer gets injured on your property and does not have workman’s compensation insurance, you could be responsible for any medical bills. Before hiring a roofer from any residential roofing company in Rockford, IL, always ask to see their certificate of insurance and take the time to verify that it is valid.